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N2K-C2248TPE-FA-B
Cisco N2K-C2248TPE-FA-B Nexus 2248TP-E 48-Port Gigabit Fabri...
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N2K-C2248TPE-FA-B is a Layer 2 fabric-extender bundle that requires a compatible parent switch; it is not an autonomous Ethernet switch. Its 48 non-PoE 100/1000BASE-T interfaces connect servers, while four fixed 10G SFP+ fabric interfaces carry traffic upstream. The bundle includes two N2200-PAC-400W AC supplies and one N2K-C2248-FAN fan tray with standard port-side-exhaust airflow. Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E hardware operates as a remote line card in a distributed server-access system. The chassis occupies one rack unit. Discontinued N2K-C2248TPE-FD-B changes the supplied power option to DC while retaining standard airflow.
N2K-C2248TPE-FA-B price for new stock is $2,257.50, a 14.1% saving from the Cisco list price of $2,626.79. N2K-C2248TPE-FA-B refurb price is $396.90. N2K-C2248TPE-FA-B is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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176 Gbps hardware forwarding describes the internal datapath, while 131 Mpps specifies packet-forwarding performance. Neither figure represents an independent local switching service: traffic traverses the parent switch. A 32 MB shared packet buffer accommodates queued traffic, with eight hardware queues per port providing traffic-class separation. N2K-C2248TPE-FA-B supports jumbo frames of 9216 bytes for applications using larger Ethernet frames. Software downloads from the parent, and standalone routing is not provided. 110W maximum input power provides the chassis load for power-distribution planning, rather than the output rating of either installed supply. The Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders use parent-based policy enforcement rather than separate configuration at each server rack.
Specify N2K-C2248TPE-FA-B as new sealed or certified refurbished, with quantities and included interconnects confirmed before issuing the PO. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on, POST, clean boot, rated-speed port links, optics bay recognition, PSU status, and fan status. ORM warranties are up to 3-year extended for new units and up to 1 year for refurbished units, with 30-day returns on every condition, terms apply; Cisco's separate 1-year limited hardware warranty cannot extend beyond August 31, 2027. Submit enterprise or volume requirements with the PO: Net-30 is available for government, with RMA advance replacement and regional stock/RMA in the UK, EU, US, and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | NX-OS supplied by the parent switch |
Port Configuration | 48 x 1G RJ-45 / 4 x 10G SFP+ fabric |
Max Power Draw | 110W |
Replaces | N2K-C2224TP / N2K-C2224TP-1GE / N2K-C2248TP / N2K-C2248TP-1GE; EoS November 2, 2016 |
Lifecycle Status | End of sale August 24, 2022 |
Replacement PID | N9K-C9348GC-FXP |
When replacing hardware in an existing rack, missing installation components can change the purchase order. N2200-ACC-KIT includes two slider rails, two rack-mount guides, two rack-mount brackets, and a grounding lug kit. Verify which components remain installed before specifying N2200-ACC-KIT with the replacement hardware.
When server expansion retains an existing fabric-extender design, the 1.2:1 host-to-fabric oversubscription ratio makes uplink loading part of the purchase decision. Review traffic patterns, parent-switch compatibility, and fabric-link placement before specifying the interconnects and associated fiber or copper connections on the purchase order.
Independent standalone Ethernet switching
All traffic passes to a compatible parent switch, so this fabric extender cannot provide autonomous switching when disconnected from its parent.
10G copper connections to servers
Host-facing RJ-45 interfaces stop at 1Gbps; the 10G interfaces face the parent switch. This model cannot provide 10GBASE-T connectivity directly to servers.
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| N2K-C2248TPE-FA-B |  N2K-C2232TF-E |  N2K-C2232TM-10GE |  N2K-C2248PQ |  N2K-C2248TP-E-1GE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 449.6 mm | 449.6 mm | 449.6 mm | 449.6 mm | 449.6 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Height | 43.7 mm | 43.7 mm | 43.7 mm | 43.7 mm | 43.7 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N2K-C2248TPE-FA-B | N2K-C2232TF-E | N2K-C2232TM-10GE | N2K-C2248PQ | N2K-C2248TP-E-1GE |
| Power Consumption | 110W | 300W | 386W | 234W | 110W |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps | 800 Gbps | 800 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | 176 Gbps |
| Weight | 8 kg | 8.4 kg | 8.4 kg | 8 kg | 8 kg |
| Width | 439.4 mm | 439.4 mm | 439.4 mm | 439.4 mm | 439.4 mm |
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N2K-C2248TPE-FA-B identifies a Nexus 2248TP-E standard-airflow bundle, not a fan-only spare. N2K identifies the Nexus 2000 family, C2248TPE identifies the 48-port copper fabric extender, and FA-B selects the standard-airflow AC bundle. The package contains two N2200-PAC-400W supplies and one N2K-C2248-FAN fan tray.
N2K-C2248TPE-FA-B is managed in-band through its parent Cisco Nexus switch using the CLI, Cisco DCNM, CiscoWorks, SNMP, or XML interfaces. Configuration and the software image come from that parent, so management access must be planned around the parent rather than a standalone switch login.
N2K-C2248TPE-FA-B supports SFP-10G-SR and SFP-10G-LR for fabric connections, with SFP-H10GB-CU3M available for compatible direct-attach copper runs. Select the connection for both endpoints and the installed cabling distance. Parent-switch compatibility remains part of the selection; an available cage alone does not establish compatibility.
Yes, N2K-C2248TPE-FA-B includes two N2200-PAC-400W AC supplies for 1:1 power redundancy. Each N2200-PAC-400W is hot-swappable, and both use standard port-side-exhaust airflow. Specify the complete bundle rather than a chassis-only spare when both N2200-PAC-400W supplies are required as part of the delivered hardware configuration.
Yes, N2K-C2248TPE-FA-B reached end of sale on August 24, 2022, and its last date of support is August 31, 2027. Security support ended August 23, 2025. Remaining support depends on an eligible existing entitlement; purchasing replacement hardware does not restart the lifecycle milestones.
ORM Systems offers N2K-C2248TPE-FA-B new sealed or certified refurbished, with up to a 3-year extended warranty on new orders and up to 1 year on refurbished orders. Both include 30-day returns, terms apply. Separately, Cisco's 1-year limited hardware warranty is bounded by the August 31, 2027 service end date.
The Nexus 2248TP-E hardware family replaces N2K-C2224TP, N2K-C2224TP-1GE, N2K-C2248TP, and N2K-C2248TP-1GE, which reached end of sale November 2, 2016. The migration names the underlying hardware family rather than this exact airflow bundle. Match the installed power and airflow arrangement separately when selecting a replacement configuration.
N2K-C2248TPE-FA-B includes two AC supplies, whereas discontinued N2K-C2248TPE-FD-B includes two DC supplies; both use standard airflow. The difference concerns the incoming power service rather than an upgrade license. The AC bundle fits AC-powered installations, while the DC configuration corresponds to an existing DC-powered installation.
N2K-C2248TPE-FA-B provides 48 host-facing copper ports, compared with 24 on discontinued N2K-C2224TP. This is a port-density difference, not an independent-management option. Existing N2K-C2224TP installations represent the smaller configuration; the Nexus 2248TP-E hardware accommodates buyers retaining fabric-extender architecture who require the larger host-port count.
N2K-C2248TPE-FA-B has four 10G fabric interfaces, while its replacement N9K-C9348GC-FXP provides four 10/25G interfaces and two 40/100G interfaces. N9K-C9348GC-FXP is the migration option for buyers needing those higher-speed connections; the older fabric extender serves existing installations retaining their compatible parent-switch design.
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